Prevention of crime during the forthcoming Christmas and New Year holiday season is the focus of the Counties Manukau West Police.
Indeed, the message to the public from this District would be of significance and relevance to people throughout the country.
Counties Manukau West Inspector Warwick Morehu said stopping people becoming victims of crime is a priority and making the area safe is a necessity.
“Counties Manukau West will engage with the community, asking them what they interpret as the current crime situation in their area. We will evaluate the premises, look at safety and risk elements and advice ways and means of preventing crime,” he said.
Inspector Morehu said the Police would work in partnership with Maori and Pacific wardens on this prevention-focused operation. They will be continuously patrolling public areas, providing high visibility and accessibility to the public.
“Police wanted to step up the campaign against bag snatches and robberies and the first part of that is providing people with crime prevention advice on how to stay safe and avoid becoming a target of thieves,” Inspector Morehu said.
The operation, which began on December 12, will conclude on January 8, 2012.
It is important that members of the community remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to the Police on (09) 2611300 or provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800-555-111, he said.
“The festive period is a busy time for thieves, particularly in shopping centres.”
